The President's Table

Two Hundred Years of Dining and Diplomacy

About the Book

The President's Table offers a sweeping visual history of the American Presidency as seen through Presidential entertaining from George Washington to George W. Bush.

In this lavishly illustrated history of Presidential dining, historian Barry Landau brings the backstory of the American Presidency to life. Interweaving stories of dining and diplomacy, he creates a spellbinding narrative from the early days of provincial entertaining in the capital, through the golden era of sumptuous state banquets, to the modern White House dinners of today.

With more than 300 never before seen illustrations, The President's Table provides an insightful and entertaining look at our dining habits as the nation grew through social and economic change. The book reveals the parallel growth of the United States and its Chief Executives, and the diplomatic and political interests served along with Presidential meals. The President's Table will fascinate anyone with an interest in American history and Presidential politics.

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Critical Praise

“Barry Landau weaves these previously missing links of Presidential history into a fascinating tapestry and narrative of Presidential lore.” —

“Landau escorts the reader to the Head Table...and provides a social history that is great fun to read.” —

“Brings to life an intriguing backstory of the American Presidency....[A] unique perspective on American history and presidential politics.” —

“[Landau’s] connections bridge the world of politics, entertainment and theatre….and built a network of the powerful and famous, creating a niche as a liaison between the world of politics and entertainment.” —

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